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The financial sector got a boost on Monday as relief regarding the minimal damage from Irene helped insurers make 10-plus percent gains for the day. Bank of America was shot up on the new that they would shed half their holdings in Chinese Bank CCB in order to improve their balance sheet.

Industrial stocks are often hard hit in tough economic times, but the necessity of some of these companies paired with international ties that help drive growth mean that there are still buys to be found.